Dietary Director

Dietary Director Opportunity! Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Durango, Colorado Full-Time | Dietary Services Are you a passionate food service professional who takes pride in quality, leadership, and creating a positive dining experience for others? Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is looking for a dedicated and experienced Dietary Director to lead our dietary department and help ensure our residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals in a welcoming and enjoyable environment. In this leadership role, you'll oversee daily dietary operations, support and develop your team, maintain regulatory and sanitation standards, and work closely with other departments to ensure our residents' nutritional needs and preferences are being met. What You'll Do Oversee the daily operations of the dietary department, including meal planning, food preparation, service, and presentation Ensure meals and dietary services meet the individual nutritional needs of our residents Lead, supervise, and support dietary staff while promoting teamwork and exceptional service Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and dining environment Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, food safety requirements, and infection prevention standards Manage food and supply inventory while helping maintain appropriate department budgets Develop and maintain effective dietary policies and procedures Collaborate with nursing, social services, activities, and other departments to support comprehensive resident care Monitor resident satisfaction and respond to dietary concerns, preferences, and feedback Participate in quality improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve dietary services Train and mentor dietary team members to promote consistency, quality, and professionalism Help create a dining experience that is nutritious, enjoyable, and centered around our residents What We're Looking For Experienced in food service, dietary services, or a similar leadership role Organized and able to manage multiple priorities Knowledgeable about food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements A strong communicator and team leader Compassionate and resident-focused Detail-oriented and committed to quality Comfortable working collaboratively with nursing and other departments Passionate about creating a positive dining experience for residents Able to lead by example and foster a positive team environment Why Join Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center? At Cottonwood, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As our Dietary Director, you'll have the opportunity to lead a team while making a direct and meaningful impact on the daily lives of our residents. We offer a supportive environment where your leadership, ideas, and dedication to quality care are valued. You'll have the opportunity to: Make a meaningful impact on resident quality of life Lead and develop a dedicated dietary team Work alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team Grow your leadership and professional skills Help create a warm and welcoming dining experience for our residents Be part of a team committed to compassionate, personalized care #J-18808-Ljbffr